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Students in Royal Oak Protest Gun Violence

Eli Newman

April 20, 2018

Student speakers advocated for policies such as universal background checks on the 19th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School.

Students in metro Detroit gathered at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market, calling for gun control reform on the 19^thAnniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School. Student speakers advocated for policies such as universal background checks and named local politicians who have taken contributions from the NRA.

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Students from Royal Oak High march for #NationalSchoolWalkout @wdet pic.twitter.com/M2w5ebmU52

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Congressman Sandy Levin, wearing a shirt with the names of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting victims, reflects on past legislative efforts for gun control dating back to the assassination of RFK @wdet pic.twitter.com/L9Kn1rIcvL

— Eli Newman (@other_eli) April 20, 2018

Pictures from #NationalSchoolWalkout in Royal Oak @wdet pic.twitter.com/Srh29sPf6k

— Eli Newman (@other_eli) April 20, 2018

Follow WDET on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see more of the day’s coverage, and click here to hear other student organizers interviewed on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson during the student walk out last month.

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Eli Newman
Eli Newman is a Reporter/Producer for 101.9 WDET, covering breaking news, politics and community affairs. His favorite Motown track is “It’s The Same Old Song” by the Four Tops.
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